Members of Shillingstone WI gathered in the Portman Hall to celebrate the group’s centenary. A vintage tea with an array of cakes and sandwiches awaited them, served on vintage china and set out beneath strings of bunting.

Speeches were made by the President, Mary Crabb, and a former President, Vicky Thomas, with congratulations being given by the County Chair, Jenny Preston. The wonderful sound of Jazz filled the hall, played by local duo the New Orleans Joys. Celia Paulley baked a celebration cake, which was iced by her daughter. This was cut by the longest current serving member Pam Glanville and the recently joined Daphne Garrett.

Members had the chance to look at old records and scrap books with a plea to identify those present at the 30th and 40th anniversary parties.